Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York Railway Station
- The Assembly Rooms
- Silver Strap Ends
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Norman Abbey
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Statue of Napoleon
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The County Court House
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The First Railway Station
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers